Convict Surgeonfish
Acanthurus triostegus
- Group: Surgeonfish
- Typical depth: 0–90 m
- Max size: 27 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Named for the black bars striping its body, the convict surgeonfish grazes filamentous algae across lagoon and seaward reefs, sometimes massing in large feeding aggregations. The young crowd into tide pools. During spawning, clouds of eggs and sperm rise into the water and draw in hunting eagle rays.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Acanthuridae › Acanthurus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219630.
FAQ
- How deep does the Convict Surgeonfish live?
- The Convict Surgeonfish (Acanthurus triostegus) is typically found at 0–90 m.
- Is the Convict Surgeonfish dangerous to divers?
- The Convict Surgeonfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Convict Surgeonfish get?
- The Convict Surgeonfish grows to about 27 cm.